Your __________ is a description of who you are.

The general cultural perspective on such key issues as death, God, and the meaning of life that shapes how you perceive and respond to what happens to you is called a(n) __________.

What common characteristic do most individualistic cultures share?

To Joseph, a “submarine” is a sandwich. To Alfonse, a “submarine” is a submersible ship. The different meanings Joseph and Alfonse apply to the word “submarine” reflect the idea that __________.

Research has found that those who need to communicate something negative, such as a desire to end a relationship, often select a __________ communication medium.

Reilly has accidentally enrolled in a class that starts shortly after his other class, which is on the opposite side of the campus, ends. To save face, Reilly decides to email his professor to apologize in advance for being late to each session. Which type of facework does this best exemplify?

The ability to think about your own thoughts, even while you are thinking them, is called __________.

Haile celebrates Christmas each year, while her husband, Pietro, grew up celebrating Hanukkah. During their first winter season together, the couple observed a common theme between both traditions, gift giving; cooked food that was representative of both traditions; and listened to jazz music rather than traditional holiday music. Which strategy does this best demonstrate for adapting communication?

According to the model developed by Ogden and Richards, what are the things represented by symbols called?

Which skill best reflects a conscious attempt to take into account your conversational partner’s thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective?